Want a truly magical wedding? Consider having your wedding on the water, in a boat! While many people automatically think of a large cruiseship in which to exchange their vows, there are other types of boats which have been used for weddings, from an intimate gondola to a catamaran to a luxury yacht.

Luxury Yacht Wedding in Southern California

The California coast has the beautiful beaches, spectacular sunsets and a ready supply of boats of all sizes just ready for your exchange of vows. Consider treating yourselves and your guests to a magical 4-hour yacht cruise wedding around Marina del Rey in Southern California on a luxury yacht through FantaSea Yachts.  FantaSea Yachts is a family-owned business with over 30 years experience sailing the waters of Southern California. They offer 3 yachts to choose from:

• Dandeana, up to 150 guests
• Regent Sea, up to 150 guests
• FantaSea One, up to 400 guests

All packages include (but not limited to):

• 4-hour yacht cruise around Marina del Rey
• Three butler-style passed hors d'oeuvres
• Catered buffet with 2 entree selections and two salads

 Below are a couple shots of the Dandeana, one at sunset, and one showing the Dandeana party deck.

Contact info:

FantaSea Yachts and Yacht Club
4215 Admiralty Way
Marina del Rey, CA
310-827-2220
Website: fantaseayachts.com

For more information on other Southern California wedding venues, go to our website page on Southern California weddings.

Catamaran Wedding in Costa Rica

What about a catamaran?  Costa Rica's becoming quite the hot spot for weddings, so what could be hotter than a catamaran wedding in Costa Rica?  The Hilton Papagayo Resort, located on a private bay on the Gulf of Papagayo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, has put together a fabulous "Catamaran Wedding Package," which allows you to say your vows while cruising the Bahia de la Culebra and the Gulf of Papagayo on a catamaran.

The Catamaran specifications are as follows:

• 85 feet long, 45 feet wide
• 4 bathrooms, with potable water
• Capacity up to 150 guests (cocktail set-up)

You and your guests will board the catamaran directly from the beach, where you'll have your wedding ceremony while cruising the peaceful waters with a stunning sunset as your backdrop, toast with sparkling wine, have a lovely catered dinner on the covered wooden deck, then dance the night away.  Can it be more romantic?

Contact info:

Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa  
Playa Arenilla
Golfo de Papagayo
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Tel: +506-2-672-0000

You can also email SJOPA-Salesadm@hilton.com for more details.  For more Costa Rica wedding ideas, check out our website page on weddings in Costa Rica.

Gondola Wedding in Italy

What's one of the most romantic cities in the world?  Why, Venice, of course.  A gondola wedding in Venice may be one of the most romantic boat weddings you can imagine, as you say your vows while gliding through the canals under bridges, and past ancient palaces and lovely villas.  The hard part will be deciding which incredible wedding photo to put on your mantle.

There is a company in Italy which can arrange a gondola wedding in Venice.  Their contact info is:

Regency San Marino SRL
Weddings In Italy
Via Manetti, 34
47891 Dogana
Repubblica di San Marino
E-mail: info@weddingsitaly.com